Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk

Join us on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, as Rome H.S. hosts the 8th Annual Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mi. Run/Walk. The race has consistently drawn over 200 runners & walkers each year.

• 9:00am 5K 

• 9:45am 1 Mile 

• 10:15am Awards Ceremony  

Proceeds and Donations from this annual race will benefit Rome's Cross Country/Track & Field teams and will help to build our running programs.

The course is relatively-flat, it's quite fast, and it will once again be professionally-timed using RFID electronic chip technology by Wire2Wire Running. 

STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!

Entry Fees

5K          $30*      (Note: $40 on race day)
1 Mile     $15      (Note: $20 on race day)
REMINDER!!  * T-SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEED  to ALL WHO REGISTER BY THURS., JANUARY 23rd.

PRE-REGISTRATION

On-line Pre-Registration officially closes at 11:00pm, Sunday, January 25th, 2026.      

Paper Registration: Manual/Paper Registration is due at the RHS main office by Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 3:30 pm. All team participants are asked to submit waivers and payments to the front office, or you may register here online.

          Make checks payable to: 'R.H.S. Running Boosters', ATTN: Leah Anderson 1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Rome, GA  30161

Packet Pick-Up: Friday, January 30th, 2026 from 3:00 PM  - 7:00pm at GoGo Running, 1018 Martha Blvd., Rome, GA  30165

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

You may register at Rome High School on Saturday morning, beginning at 7:30am. Race Day registration closes at 8:45am.

AWARDS

5K Overall: Awards will be given to the Top Three (3) Overall M&F finishers, as well as the Top Master M&F.

5K Age Groups: Awards will be given to the Top Three (3) male/female finishers in each of the following age groups: 10&Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 & Over. There will also be an award for the “Youngest Cub” as well as the “Alpha Wolf” (most experienced runner).

Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk: Awards will be given on race day to the Top 3 finishers (male & female) for ages 3-8, 9-12, and 13-17. The Wolf Club 1 Mile Run/Walk is open to all ages; however, awards will be geared to the younger participants.  

Please Note: This is a Rain-or-Shine-or-Snow event.